Earlier this week, Zendaya stepped out in a pair of matte black clogs with a distinctly utilitarian, almost medical-looking feel. As with all the weird things we learn about from famous fashionistas, these rather unconventional urban clogs will soon be a must-have. Here are some reasons why.
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In general, we are talking about Dansko – clogs, which were originally created for medical professionals who spend most of the day on their feet. And although such shoes were born from practical needs, fashion has long learned to rethink functionality: just remember UGG, whose boots were once intended for farmers, and later became part of the basic wardrobe of urban it-girls.
The appearance of Zendaya's “medical” clogs is one of the arguments in favor of investing in a practical leather pair – the one you've been thinking about for a long time and which finally makes it into your favorite shoe collection.
Although this trend has been around for several seasons, it is now reaching a new level. In recent months, interest in these clogs has only grown – you only need to spend a few hours in Copenhagen to see for yourself. The secret to success lies in the structured rounded toe, which combines the comfort and versatility of loafers with a delicate utilitarian mood.
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Practical models of slippers are gradually gaining ground on the catwalks. Among the illustrative examples are suede clogs from the Danish brand Aknvas and ironically “ugly” pairs in the Bottega Veneta spring-summer 2026 collection.
Yet, despite the interest in more elegant fashion interpretations, the real power of this shoe lies in its simplicity and functionality. Sometimes an authentic, practical pair is the best choice – just look at Zendaya to see this.
Based on materials from vogue.co.uk